1972 Rock Classic, 'Alone Again (Naturally)' Named No. 1 Hit Song for Six Weeks, Became a Breakup Anthem

Fifty-four years ago, the iconic '70s soft rocker Gilbert O'Sullivan dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his classic ...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Alone Again (Naturally),” Gilbert O’Sullivan’s Lovely (If Depressing) Chart-Topper

People love to wallow, which explains why songs like “Alone Again (Naturally),” a No. 1 hit by Gilbert O’Sullivan in 1971, garner such attention. It’s not enough, of course, to just pile up a laundry ...